This week’s “In Class With Carr” examines the Trump v. Barbara birthright citizenship case to explore questions of belonging, obligation and power. Using an Africana studies framework, the discussion considers how a sense of belonging and a shared investment in building better societies shape relationships and communities.
The lesson argues that oppressive systems often rely on distraction and information overload to weaken collective thinking and make consensus more difficult to achieve. When visibility becomes more important than substance, people with narrow agendas can more easily impose their goals on others.
History shows that attempts to undermine belonging often lead to resistance, as people challenge systems that deny their full participation and humanity.
